Five great Texas road trips

By Chron.com staff

Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas in and around Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

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San Antonio attraction: The Alamo
Don't forget to remember the Alamo if you take the kids to San Antonio.

Matt York/AP

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San Antonio attraction: The Alamo
Don't forget to remember the Alamo if you take the kids to San Antonio.